How does 0–60 mph in 3.5 seconds sound? Or the quarter mile in 11.7 at 120.1 mph? That's quicker than a $225,000 Lamborghini Gallardo. And remarkably, it does this without sacrificing everyday driveability.

This particular TT was specially ordered from Audi GmbH, where it was pulled off the assembly line and painted a bright Lamborghini Gallardo orange. Although the scissors-type doors are a bit over the top, the Oettinger body kit brings a welcome aggressiveness without a hint of tackiness.

More impressive is what's gone on underhood, where purple silicone plumbing makes it known that this narrow-angle V-6 is turbocharged via a pair of Garrett HGP R25 turbos that feed a max boost of 19 psi. A pair of air-to-air intercoolers is employed, along with ceramic-coated exhaust components.

Power reaches the TT's wheels via a Generation 2 Haldex controller that keeps the stock 60/40 torque split but is more forceful upon lockup, and HPA upgrades the twin-clutch DSG gearbox with seven friction plates of a grippier compound. Moreover, the case containing the clutch discs has been strengthened to prevent warping.

Driven briefly at the track, the HPA TT is deceivingly quick, because bite off the line is so good. The DSG eliminates jarring shifts, helping drivetrain longevity; launch control means acceleration runs are accompanied by just a hint of wheelspin. The KW coil-over suspension feels firm, what you'd expect of a car with such abilities.

HPA plans to make perhaps 10 twin-turbo TTs, priced somewhere near $125,000. Not cheap, but hey, it's faster than a Gallardo. For more informationon this beautifully built TT, visit .